Historically rich city Delhi with Mughal courts ornate with courtiers like Tansen music and compositions were unmatched by anybody. But it was underestimated that Delhi had lost its gloss for music in the midst of bureaucrats, refugees and property dealers. Delhi's pursuit for music is never dying, be it marriage or festivals people of Delhi enjoy with music and dance. Delhi is India's new cultural capital, galloping against Mumbai. At the beginning of this year more than 90,000 people thronged the India Art Fair, the second most attended art event in the world after Arco, Madrid. Delhiites frequent the more than 200 galleries and numerous concert venues across the national capital region. Whether it is rock, Indian classical, jazz, metal or World Music, people have an eclectic menu of genres to choose from. With more than 100 productions staged every month, the theatre goer in Delhi couldn't have asked for more.

So the love and curiosity have drawn Delhiites to adapt music as their hobby and learn music in broader sense. Young generation is not confined to traditional Indian folk music or classical music. Westernism has touched every soul, and thus we can see voluminous youngsters inclined towards western music. People who do not have knowledge about music think western music is all about screaming out to the extreme. But western music too need as much dedication and training as Indian music like Carnatic music and Hindustani music. Delhi has prominent number of music private and government institutes. Delhi Music Academy, The Delhi School of Music, Lorraine Music Academy and University of Delhi offer music courses and certification in both Indian and Western music.

Now a day it can be found that parents are equally interested in getting their child trained in music. Young, adult are now much into learning and getting trained in various musical subjects. In modern urban life working ladies and also house wives have started taking dance and other music classes in their spare time. Class hours and fees vary from each other, as each and every standard of music, be it Carnatic music, western music or Hindustani music all need special emphasis and detail training. However, you can go through the following and have some rough idea:

For information about tuition fees, refer to various music and arts school.

€The fee structure takes into account that each lesson requires a similar amount of teamwork, planning and administration - therefore the actual length of lesson is only one factor in determining the fee structure. For families where more than one person is having lessons, and where the lessons are run one after the other, the hourly charge will apply. In some cases (for older students), it can work quite well to have a one hour lesson per fortnight, rather than a weekly half hour session.

€Fees or dues for all lessons must be paid in advance, on receipt of an invoice that covers the full period of the lessons (either a school term, or a prescribed course of work).

€Students must give at least 24 hours notice if wanting to cancel or re-schedule a lesson. This is sufficient time to reallocate your lesson time. If 24 hours notice is not received the full lesson fee will be charged.

Shreeju student of the Delhi Music Academy appeared in the one of the famous Reality singing shows Indian Idol. Get set, clear your vocal chords. Who knows you can be the next Indian Idol!